Marcelo Ramos - the firework maker's art

Duration: 23

Year Published: 1980

Creator: The Works

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A film which reveals how an extraordinary Mexican folk artist executes his fleeting images of fire. The intricate procedures are done by hand and with the cooperation of Ramos' family and result in highly complex structures that are also heart-stopping works of art. A spectacular display of the artisan's work is seen at a traditional Mexican fiesta. , Bilingual edition uses Spanish dialog with English voice-over. Follows Mexican folk artist Marcelo Ramos and his family as they prepare a fireworks display for a fiesta. Shows the detailed work and artistry that goes into the making and displaying of fireworks.

Complete Record: A film which reveals how an extraordinary Mexican folk artist executes his fleeting images of fire. The intricate procedures are done by hand and with the cooperation of Ramos' family and result in highly complex structures that are also heart-stopping works of art. A spectacular display of the artisan's work is seen at a traditional Mexican fiesta. , Bilingual edition uses Spanish dialog with English voice-over. Follows Mexican folk artist Marcelo Ramos and his family as they prepare a fireworks display for a fiesta. Shows the detailed work and artistry that goes into the making and displaying of fireworks.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.